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A15 LXB

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,811 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to inspect some items

Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner rack joint slightly worn

full under trays fitted unable to inspect some items

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,587 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,621 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,506 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,721 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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A15 LXB is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 LXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 LXB registered?

A15 LXB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is A15 LXB safe to buy?

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